Day 122: Shrimp Scampi

Did you know that Scampi is a plural word, the singular form of which is Scampo?

Anyway, I love shrimp, and I love shrimp scampi. I didn't really make this from scratch, but I did use a skillet, and adding the mushrooms was my idea. I love mushrooms maybe even more than I love shrimp.





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Day 118: Banana Bread

Yes, I can bake. I even made this banana bread from scratch. Not box-scratch, but real scratch, with flour and sugar and baking soda and the whole shebang. I ended up with enough batter to fill three of the four mini loaf spots in my stoneware mini loaf pan.




It's not the best banana bread I've ever had, but it's certainly the best I've ever made.

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Day 113: Cilantro Vinaigrette

Today I made a delicious green concoction. Cilantro is one of my favorite foods in the world, so I couldn't resist.

Here are all the parts ready to be blended:




And here it is post-blend. Looks tasty, no?




And here it is drizzles on my happy little salad:




Mushrooms and tomatoes and olives, oh my!

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Day 106: Tacos de Camarones

Frozen shrimp is the best invention ever. Yummy tacos dead ahead.










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Day 104: Lean, Mean, and Fat-Reducing

Today I inaugurated my George Foreman grill by making delicious bacon cheeseburgers.




Cheetos make a flavorful and wholesome side dish.




And what goes better with George Foreman burgers than box wine from Target?




FYI, this wine is awesome.

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Day 98: A Cooking Adventure

I started with a recipe but didn't really follow it. For example, I used shrimp instead of chicken.

Behold my invention: Cilantro Lime Sautéed Shrimp on a Bed of Avocado and Tomato




It was pretty tasty. And I used fresh cilantro, avocado, and tomato from Pike Place Market.

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Day 97: Fajitas! Ole!

Today I made the first real meal (recipe, measuring spoons, etc) at my new place. Feast your eyes on my magnificently delicious Garlic Lime Chicken Fajitas.









Yum!

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Day 95: Salad

Today I made a huge, delicious, and healthy salad for lunch, and I ate it from a pasta dish I'd never used before. I also wrote an essay on intellectual freedom and censorship, but this makes a better picture.





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Day 81: My Oven Works

Today I cranked up the oven and made my first dinner in my new apartment.



It's a chicken pot pie. And it was delicious.

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